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Cast
Max von Sydow
as Albert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid Thulin
as Manda Vogler
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Naima Wifstrand
as Granny Vogler
Bengt Ekerot
as Johan Spegel
Bibi Andersson
as Sara Lindqvist
Gertrud Fridh
as Ottilia
Lars Ekborg
as Simson
Toivo Pawlo
as Starbeck
Erland Josephson
as Consul Egerman
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1958
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes249
DirectorIngmar Bergman
WritersIngmar Bergman
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Magician
About The Magician
A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, The Magician leans on a strong ensemble — Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1958.
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